MCRRC Lake Needwood Trail 10K
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- Needwood Lake, Derwood, MD
- Distance
- Non-Member Registration
From the Organizer
Welcome to the NON-MEMBER registration page for the MCRRC Lake Needwood Trail 10K!
This page may also be used to sign up to volunteer - please see the "volunteer" tab to the left.
This race is part of our free, low-key series for members. Please refer to the "Low-Key Race Entry Procedure" on our website for more information.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
79°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rockville 1 Ne, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Derwood, MD
Elevation
429 ft
Nearest Airport
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · 20 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at MCRRC Lake Needwood Trail 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
96
Days to train
- Race
- MCRRC Lake Needwood Trail 10K
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- Needwood Lake, Derwood, MD
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the MCRRC Lake Needwood Trail 10K?
- MCRRC Lake Needwood Trail 10K is a running race held in Derwood, Maryland on September 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the MCRRC Lake Needwood Trail 10K?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Derwood, Maryland at Needwood Lake, Derwood, MD. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the MCRRC Lake Needwood Trail 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
MCRRC Lake Needwood Trail 10K
Sep 12, 2026